E-Rate #270000989

Lubbock ISD seeks managed 10–25 Gbps WAN service for 58 site services

Lubbock Independent School District is seeking a provider to deliver a fully managed, provider-lit WAN for dedicated data transport across its instructional and administrative sites. - Government buyer: Lubbock Independent School District (Lubbock ISD), Procurement Services, Lubbock, Texas. - Service requested: Dedicated WAN data transport covering 58 services, with capacity ranging from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps. - Provider responsibilities: Furnish, install, configure, transition, upgrade, maintain, and support the provider-owned facilities, equipment, and optics needed for the service; installation and initial configuration are required. - Important requirements: Providers must be eligible for E-Rate and supply their SPIN, FCC Registration Number, and Form 498 information. Pricing is to be firm-fixed for the contract term, with recurring charges billed monthly and one-time or E-Rate-ineligible costs identified separately. - OEMs and named vendors: No network equipment manufacturers or service providers are identified in the solicitation. IonWave is identified as Lubbock ISD’s online response portal.

Description

Lubbock Independent School District is seeking proposals for a fully managed, provider-lit wide area network service to provide dedicated data transport between instructional and administrative locations. The selected provider will furnish, install, configure, transition, upgrade, and maintain the facilities, equipment, optics, services, and support needed to meet the RFP requirements. The RFP describes service capacity from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps across 58 entities. Service is anticipated to begin July 1, 2027, subject to Board approval, contract execution, E-Rate requirements, and applicable funding.

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